Mark Rippetoe | |
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 Rippetoe in 2019 | |
| Born | February 12, 1956 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Midwestern State University |
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| Website | startingstrength |
Mark Rippetoe (born February 12, 1956)[1] is an American strength training coach, author, former powerlifter, and gym owner.[2][3][4] He is best known for his barbell training program, the subject of his book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training.[5] Rippetoe is known for his brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations.[6][7]
- ^ Vanderbilt University Staff Resources, Birthday Quote for Feb. 12 Archived February 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Duane, Daniele (May 24, 2014). "Fitness Crazed". The New York Times. New York, NY. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Wichita Falls Athletic Club, Staff. The Wichita Falls Athletic Club is a gym owned and operated by Mark Rippetoe.
- ^ Craig Rasmussen, Texas BBQ: Talking Shop with Mark Rippetoe Archived January 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, EliteFTS.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Rip QoTD Coach Rip Quotes.